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5 die as speed boat capsizes in Calabar

Five persons were feared dead on Saturday after a speed boat capsized in Calabar waterways.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boat capsized on its way to Oron in Akwa Ibom.A senior naval officer attached to the Eastern Naval Command, wh…

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Army redeploys top generals, appoints new GOCs, others

The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and redeployment of top senior officers to commands, instructional and staff appointments across formations and units.This is contained in a statement by the Director …

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Nigerian Army pulls out ex-COAS Yahaya from service

The Nigerian Army on Saturday, pulled out of service, the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, following the change of leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu had on June 19, approved the…

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Creecy pays tribute to firefighting pilot

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Kishugu Aviation aerial firefighting pilot, Justin van As, who lost his life in an aircraft accident.“At a time of great sadness…

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